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Labyrinth seal in disk storage drive

US4922406A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 15, 1988
Grant dateMay 1, 1990
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Expiry dateJun 15, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02K11/014
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A disk storage has one or more disks provided with center holes. An electric motor extends coaxially through these holes and has an external rotor to the outer circumference of which the disks are secured so that they rotate with the rotor. A seal is provided for at least reducing the escape of contaminants from the motor.

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